Barley Free Cranberry Orange Relish with Ginger & Honey
Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this fresh relish is the kind of condiment that steals the show at any table. Whole cranberries and unpeeled orange wedges go straight into the food processor, so you get a chunky, jewel-toned mixture with real texture — nothing mushy or overly smooth. A drizzle of honey softens the tartness while fresh ginger and a pinch of cinnamon add warmth that makes the whole thing feel a little more special than your average store-bought sauce. The salt is a small but smart touch that ties every flavor together. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole fruit, spices, and honey, there are no hidden grain-based additives or thickeners to worry about — just clean, simple ingredients. It comes together in minutes and only gets better after an hour in the fridge, making it an ideal make-ahead addition to holiday spreads, cheese boards, or roasted meats.
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8 servings
- 12 oz fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 medium navel orange, unpeeled, cut into 8 wedges, seeds removed
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Add the cranberries and orange wedges to a food processor and pulse 10–12 times, until the mixture is coarsely chopped with no large pieces remaining but still has visible texture — not pureed.
- 2
Transfer the chopped cranberry-orange mixture to a bowl. Stir in the honey, grated ginger, cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined.
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